Demonstrate a robust critical reflexivity in their own supervision practice

Demonstrate a detailed understanding of a range of supervision approaches used when supervising creative therapy practitioners

Critically engage with current research and practice around creative arts supervision

Demonstrate a critical engagement with the complex nature of supervision involving music therapy students on placement

Critically evaluate the boundaries and limitations of the student's own supervision

Demonstrate detailed awareness and implementation of ethical standards and conduct when using supervisory approaches consistent with the ethical guidelines of the British Association of Music Therapists (BAMT) and the HCPC

Demonstrate a competent use of listening and improvisation in music as part of the supervision process

Entry requirements

PGDip or Master's degree in Music Therapy from one of seven recognised UK trainings plus registration as Arts Therapist with HCPC with current access to practice.

This module will equip you to develop your own practice as a music therapy supervisor in varying contexts and to recognise your own limitations within this process.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods will include the learning experiences listed below.

Scheduled learning - the workshops will include seminars, demonstrations, lectures, small group activities, individual and paired work and group discussions. You will be asked to prepare papers and reports for discussion.

Following the first intensive three days you will be assigned a particular supervision group facilitated by one of the course tutors and will bring material from their own practice to discuss in this confidential space. This group will meet monthly on the course day in the afternoon. Seminars and lectures will take place in the morning.

Independent learning includes hours engaged with essential reading, further reading, reflective writing and self-directed study, preparation for lectures and in-class activities, and assignment preparation and completion.

Study time

This module involves experiential delivery in the form of face-to-face workshops with music therapy staff who are experienced supervisors of music therapists, training music therapists and other healthcare professionals.

The course will involve an intensive three-day workshop, followed by a day a month for the remainder of the course, ending with two days for viva presentations. Supervision practice will involve a minimum of 12 hours of face-to-face supervision with further associated hours for supervision, reflection and case notes.

This module generates 300 hours of study time, 48 hours of which will be spent on formal contact time in seminars and workshops. You will be expected to spend:

60-80 hours on supervision practice and associated activities

120-130 on independent learning

40-45 hours on assignment preparation and delivery

Assessment

Summative assessmentThe portfolio will be professionally assessed by course tutors and practice placement educators and the summative assessment of both portfolio and viva will be linked to the standards of performances, conduct and ethics identified by the HCPC and will be clearly identified through the appraisal process of the portfolio and the written feedback from the viva.

All learning outcomes will be based on a professional practice portfolio and a viva presentation of a maximum of 30 minutes to the student cohort and examiners, followed by a discussion of 15 minutes maximum. The portfolio will include a log of hours spent on supervision activity, a written case study of your own supervision work, a reflective account of supervision received, an appraisal from the seminar group leader, a self-appraisal and a reflective reading account. The word count within the portfolio excluding appraisals and logs will amount to 5,000 words.

Formative assessment/feedbackOpportunities for you to gain feedback on your developing understandings and knowledge and your musical, supervisory and critical evaluation skills will be embedded throughout the module, e.g., in group seminars, discussions and small group activities.

You will be required to share your understandings and skills with teaching staff, and teaching staff will provide you with feedback on the appropriateness/level of your understandings and skills.